joe abercrombie

I've been burned out on Fantasy for a while now. Everything felt like it was intentionally puerile (Goblin Emperor), skinned romance (Maas) or heavily trying to be GRRM or Rothfuss (throw a cat) while reveling in tropes and laboriously insisting upon itself. I got around to borrowing The Blade...

This looks to be fun. https://winteriscoming.net/2022/04/01/joe-abercrombie-is-writing-a-new-fantasy-trilogy-and-its-totally-wild/

Book 3: The Wisdom of Crowds

How did everyone rate this book? I was very excited to read it. I loved all his previous books with the exception of Red Country. And this book had by far the highest rating on goodreads (4.65), so I thought I would love it. But for me I was slightly disappointed and didn't feel the ridiculously...

I'm 40% through Red Country after reading the previous five books. Not loving it. Is it important to finish before A little hatred? Also, I only just learned the 'Sharp Ends' novella exists. That at least seems to contain alot of the central characters. I assume that one is important?

Just started this - good to be back :)

I noticed Amazon is selling a "Special Edition" of The Heroes instead of the normal Kindle ebook, which includes an introduction, short story, and additional notes Joe used to construct the novel: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroes-First-Novel-World-Book-ebook/dp/B007TVLPB6/ Are there any other...

So, finally go the book today. This year, I've reread all of the novels and short stories regarding the world of The First Law to lead up to starting A Little Hatred. Just finished the first chapter. Sun < Wolf < Lion < Lamb < Owl. I think I know the Sun and the Lamb. But maybe not...

Book 1: A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie has posted an update to his blog in which he announces a likely release date for his new trilogy, along with the book titles. According to him, the new trilogy: Joe Abercrombie also says he expects the first book to be published in September 2019, with yearly intervals between...

Joe Abercrombie has posted a page from a rough draft of his current WIP on Twitter - good to see even bestselling authors are constantly correcting and rewriting. :) Joe Abercrombie on Twitter

Joe Abercrombie posts an update, and provides more details on the coming new First Law world trilogy: Progress Report August ’16 | Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie reflects on 10 years as a published author: 10 Years | Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie has announced that a short story anthology, set in the First Law world, will be published by Gollancz in April 2016: http://www.joeabercrombie.com/2015/08/24/sharp-ends/ The stories are: A Beautiful *******: The Union army may be full of bastards, but there’s only one big...

Anyone read Half a War yet? If so, what did you think? I'm currently holding out for the ebook price to fall, but expect to get it later this year. :)

With the third book in his Shattered Sea trilogy coming out on July 16th, and despite a gruelling schedule this year - that has seen him attend conventions across Europe and the USA, and a whirlwind signing tour of the UK - Joe Abercrombie was able to take time-out to speak to chrons... 1. I...

Have started this now, and the first chapter is a wonderful example of using a sense of unfairness to make the reader root for a character - very clever. And very important from the start, as we're now following a main protagonist named Thorn - though Father Yarvi is still very much in the...

Here's a guide to the reading order for Joe Abercrombie's books: Firstly, there are currently three distinct set of books: First Law trilogy: The Blade Itself (2006) Before they are Hanged (2007) The Last Argument of Kings (2008) First Law world standalone novels: Best Served Cold (2009) The...

Have started reading this, and loving Abercrombie's use of language and use of concepts. Truly, it's like reading a master at work. Only criticisms are that the plot mechanics look potentially obvious from the start, and whenever Yarvi speaks, I hear Hiccup from How to Train your Dragon. :)

The cover for Joe Abercomrbie's Half a War, sequel to Half a King, is revealed. And what a nice job they've done with it, too: